RODE Introduces The NTG-3 Shotgun Microphone

June 12, 2008

The NTG-3 is the result of years of development by RODE engineers, providing the professional broadcast and film industries with an affordable yet uncompromising microphone.

Using a technology known as RF-bias the RODE NTG-3 is almost completely resistant to moisture, making it the only option when recording in any demanding environments where condensation is an issue. Be it in a tropical rainforest, arid desert or sub-zero snowstorm the NTG-3 can be relied on to faithfully record audio where traditional condenser microphones would fail.

In addition to its robust properties the NTG-3 combines very low weight (163g), a durable anti-glare finish and incredibly low handling and self-noise (13dBA) to become RODE's premier A/V microphone.

When not in use the NTG-3 can be stored away in the included weather resistant aluminium storage cylinder, providing additional protection when travelling and storing the microphone.

"The new NTG-3 is one of RODE's most exciting microphones." commented Peter Freedman, President of RODE Microphones. "I am confident that the robustness afforded by RF bias technology, combined with incredibly low self-noise and handling noise make the NTG-3 a clear market leader in the broadcast-grade shotgun microphone category."

Australian sound recording guru, Ric Creaser (60 Minutes, Survivor, Australian Idol), was given the opportunity to field test the NTG-3 as a part of RODE's thorough product development. "The NTG-3 has amazingly low handling noise, which will make it a boom operator's dream mic" observed Ric.

"The audio quality is exceptional; providing the full bodied, robust, punchy audio I have come to expect from only the most expensive high-end broadcast shotgun microphones."

"Also the off axis capability is a little wider than a 416, therefore more forgiving when trying to capture two spaced sources; a real bonus. I plan to use the RODE NTG-3 as my main microphone from now on — it is outstanding."

Key features:

Designed to withstand adverse environmental conditions
50% less self-noise than the majority of shotgun mics
True condenser (externally RF biased)
Extremely low handling noise
High level of immunity to radio frequency interference
High sensitivity
Superior broadcast sound quality
Weather resistant aluminium storage cylinder included
Designed and manufactured in Australia
10 year warranty (online registration required)

For more information on the NTG-3 please visit http://www.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=NTG-3

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For more information, visit their web site at http://www.rode.com.au/.

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